Infinitely Solvable Matrix: When the Bottom Row is 0,0,1,1

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The discussion revolves around a matrix system and its implications for the number of solutions it may have, particularly focusing on cases where the bottom row is 0,0,1,1. Participants explore whether such a configuration leads to infinitely many solutions or not.

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  • Participants question the relationship between the number of unknowns and equations, considering the implications of having a row of the form 0,0,1,1. There is discussion about the ability to perform row operations and how that affects the solution set.

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The conversation includes various interpretations of the matrix and its meaning, with some participants offering insights into the implications of the row structure on the solution set. There is no clear consensus, as some participants express confusion while others attempt to clarify the situation.

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One participant acknowledges that their example may not have been the best representation, indicating potential misunderstandings about the matrix's structure and its implications for solutions.

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Homework Statement


the system have infinitely solutions when the bottom row is 0,0,0,0, what If the bottom row of the matrix is 0,0,1,1
like
X,Y,Z,
1,0,2,3
0,1,2,3
0,0,1,1
can i still say
the system have infinitly solution?




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No, this system doesn't have infinitely many solutions. You can subtract multiples of the 3rd row from the 1st and 2nd rows to find the solution.
 
Nope said:

Homework Statement


the system have infinitely solutions when the bottom row is 0,0,0,0, what If the bottom row of the matrix is 0,0,1,1
like
X,Y,Z,
1,0,2,3
0,1,2,3
0,0,1,1
can i still say
the system have infinitly solution?

Well, how many unknowns will you be left with in comparison to how many equations you have?
If the number of unknowns > number of equations, there's infinite solutions since you'll have a free variable.
 
Yea, I mean if you can't subtract or do anything on the bottom row, 0,0,1,1
so X3=X3,
is it infinite solutions?
 
Nope said:
Yea, I mean if you can't subtract or do anything on the bottom row, 0,0,1,1
so X3=X3,
is it infinite solutions?
You might want to explain what the matrix you wrote down means. The way I understand it, the last line is solved by x3 = 1.
 
thx for replying
the matrix ...I just make it up,
sorry, it a bad example
I was trying to show an example of the bottom row is 0,0,1,1.
My main question is that
if i can't perform any row operation on the bottom row, 0,0,1,1
so X3=X3,
is it infinite solutions?
or there's no such matrix exist?
 
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Can you write down what you think the matrix means? The way I understand it, it represents the set of equations

[tex]x_1 + 2 x_3 =3,[/tex]
[tex]x_2 + 2 x_3 = 3,[/tex]
[tex]x_3 = 1.[/tex]

If it means something else, please explain.
 
it was suppose to be in the form x+y+z=any number
1,0,2,3
x+2z=3
just forget the matrix I wrote
 
Nevermind, I just figure it out... sorry, i was just confused on something
 

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